Speech Analysis Use this template to organize your thinking and to make sure you address all the elements required for this assignment. Remember to use direct quotes from the speech. You can cut and paste your direct quotes from the transcript of his speech. Opening A good opening states the purpose, sets the context, and previews the main points in addition to achieving GATE. Remember, one sentence can accomplish GATE. Be sure to use direct quotes from the speech and identify where the opening ended. The opening ended and the body of the speech began when the speaker said: Gain Attention Arouse Interest Tell Them (State Purpose, Set Context, Preview Major Points) Engage Them Organization of the Body Choose the overall organizational technique for the body of his speech and then give supporting evidence examples by referencing the speech and using direct quotes. For example, if you choose PPP then you need to clearly state the three points below and support each point with at least one quote. If you choose PCS, you need to clearly state the problem identified, the cause of the problem, and the proposed solution. Then you need to support each with a quote. This applies to whichever technique you choose. Overall Structure Organizational Technique-Body Only (Choose Only One) PCS (Problem Cause Solution) _FCR (Findings Conclusions Recommendations) CCS (Compare Contrast Summary) Other (Name it) PPF (Past Present Future -Time) PAR (Problem Action Result) PPP (Point Point Point) 1: 2: 3: Transitions Identify 3 types of transitions used in the speech. Explain how each was used by giving specific examples, referencing the speech, and using direct quotes. Time Transition Contrast Transition Similarity Transition Cause/Effect Transition Power of 3 (words, phrases, sentences) Identify 3-4 examples of PO3 used for emphasis or to make a point. Give specific examples by referencing the speech and using direct quotes. Be sure to include the complete quote. Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 Example 4 Closing A good closing uses LAST. Remember, one sentence can accomplish all four and these are not necessarily sequential. Did this speech achieve all four elements of LAST in his closing? Remember to use direct quotes from the speech and identify where the closing began. The body ended and the closing began when the speaker said: Link to Opening Assure Purpose Send a Clue Tell Them Speech Analysis Assignment In this assignment, you will analyze the structure of a speech that contains many of the concepts we have discussed about creating great presentations. The Assignment You will read the transcript of a speech and analyze the structure of the speech by completing the template provided. What were the strengths of the speech? Did it have any weaknesses? You will specifically address these five (5) concepts: Opening First, identify where in the speech the opening ends and the body begins? Does it achieve GATE? Give specific examples by referencing the speech and using direct quotes. You are to do more than just copy a quote, but you need to explain how what was said exemplified GATE. Organization (of the body of the speech) How was the body of the speech organized? Which one of the organizational triads do you think was used for the overall structure of the body this speech (e.g. PPF, PAR, PCS)? Choose only one of those triads to explain the three (3) major points in the body of the speech. Remember, this is only about the body of the speech so do not include quotes from the opening and closing. Give specific examples by referencing the speech and using direct quotes. Transitions Identify 3 types of transitions used in the speech. Once you have identified the type of transition, explain how that method was used by giving specific examples, referencing the speech, and using direct quotes. Power of 3 (PO3) Identify 3-4 examples of how the Power of 3 (repetition of words, phrases, sentences) was used to add emphasis and make points. Give specific examples by referencing the speech and using direct quotes. Closing Identify where the body of the speech ends and the closing begins? Does the closing achieve LAST? Give specific examples by referencing the speech and using direct quotes. You are to do more than tell us what was said, but how what was said exemplified LAST. What do you think the three biggest challenges are that companies face when managing their inventory mix and quantities? Your Opinion Voice your opinion in the main post and state three reasons to support your opinion. You are to form your own opinion and reasons and not just summarize articles you may have found online. Incorporate your research into your reasoning. Recognize that the introduction to these instructions already identified not having the right products, no having products in stock, and pressure on cash flow as challenges. You need to add to this list. In addition, keep in mind these requirements for your main post: Support your reasons with at least two outside sources not given to you in this course. Use in-text citations so we know where in your main post you use the information you found. Include the URLs at the end of your post in case we want to read more from your source. If you have a personal experience include it but it is not required. Main Post Guidelines (300-word minimum) Your subject line should give us an indication of the content of the message (e.g., Three Challenges to Managing Inventory Mix and Quantities) Use the 5-Paragraph Format Paragraph 1: Set the context. Then state the three challenges in a few words. IMPORTANT: The last sentence of the first paragraph should preview your three challenges in one sentence. It should look like this: "I think the three biggest challenges to managing inventory mix and quantities are and Paragraph 2: Explain Challenge 1 Paragraph 3: Explain Challenge 2 Paragraph 4: Explain Challenge 3 Paragraph 5: Summarize your message